There are more old drunkards than old doctors.

He that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honor.

He that riseth late, must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night.

Then plough deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and to keep.

If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don't wait for time.

Promises may get thee friends, but non-performance will turn them into enemies.

No nation has ever been ruined by trade.